perfect PDA for pilots?

John T wrote:


I don't think you'll find a good use for these tools until at least
your cross-country phase of solo flight. Even then, I recommend not

Don't worry - I will learn navigation the very old way - I don't think
I'll be allowed to use all those tools during the checkrides.
But as I'm quite keen on computers, I need an excuse to buy a PDA for
sure
I'll serch around in the hints you nice folks gave me. I hope there's
something usable for Europa as well.

regards

Patrick

Patrick,

For car navigation, there is good software (with bluetooth GPS) - is
there something similar for aviation?

Yes. Several vendors for PocketPC. One of the most popular in the US is
ControlVision's Anywhere Map. One of the most cost-efficient may be
www.pocketfms.com. If you are from Europe, pocketfms is REALLY
attractive both for flight planning on the PC and the PocketPC and for
moving map display on a PocketPC.

By the way - Pocket Windows exists for several different hardware
brands/cpu


Uh, "Pocket Windows" doesn't exist at all, really. The PocketPC
platform in its current version uses Windows Mobile 2003.

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Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

C,

They encourage you to
keep your eyes in the cockpit.


So do most other instruments there. So what?

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"Thomas Borchert" wrote in message
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| C,
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| They encourage you to
| keep your eyes in the cockpit.
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| So do most other instruments there. So what?

Perhaps I did not make myself clear. Most aircraft instruments do not
require two hands to operate them, but the PDA does. I have seen many pilots
claim that their PDA can be operated with one hand or that it is easy to
use, but watching them actually try it demonstrates that they are only
kidding themselves. The PDA cannot be located where it is convenient to see
without obscuring other instruments. It greatly adds to cockpit clutter and
creates a disorganization problem. The more time you spend futzing around
with stuff the less time you spend flying the airplane.

"C J Campbell" wrote in message


Perhaps I did not make myself clear. Most aircraft instruments do not
require two hands to operate them, but the PDA does.

Why would this be a problem during cruise flight with either a properly
trimmed plane or autopilot engaged? I use this scenario because it's the
only time I would encourage two-handed use of the PDA.

The PDA cannot be located where it
is convenient to see without obscuring other instruments.

I beg to differ on this count. There are several variations of mounts
available that make it trivial to put the PDA in an easily viewable position
without blocking any instruments.

It greatly
adds to cockpit clutter and creates a disorganization problem.

Guilty. There are tricks to minimize the clutter, but adding anything to
the cockpit by definition adds to clutter and "disorganization". This
applies to carrying extra charts, backup equipment, etc. As with most
things in life, it's a matter of balancing compromises.

The
more time you spend futzing around with stuff the less time you spend
flying the airplane.

No doubt.

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John T
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http://www.pocketgear.com/products_s...veloperid=4415
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I have the Palm VIIx, which I got specifically for flying. I have CBAV on it
and download weather radar from the internet. It's not live, but even half
hour old radar is a good ajunct to what is available by radio.

Now that I have it, I also have CoPilot on it, and use it for regular palm
stuff.

Jose


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